September 14, 2009

European Universities Look Overseas for New Partnerships

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University of Salamanca

Spanish universities, like the U. of Salamanca, are working with a new, federally financed foundation to recruit more international students.

By Aisha Labi

With its sunny climate, relaxed lifestyle, and relatively easy-to-learn language, Spain would seem to need little selling as a destination for foreign university students.

Yet although it is a popular study-abroad option for Americans and draws a fair number of students from Latin America, the country is not a major player in the fast-growing international student market.

So last year the Spanish government created a foundation to promote Spanish higher education abroad.

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